Flag of Saint Lucia

The first flag of St. Lucia with this basic design was designed by local artist Sir Dunstan St. Omer and adopted on 1 March 1967. The design was slightly modified in 1979 and 2002.

Importance

The sky blue background of the flag stands for loyalty. The blue reflects the tropical sky and the surrounding emerald seas, the Caribbean and the Atlantic.

The color gold represents the prevailing sunshine in the Caribbean and their wealth. Black and white represent the cultural influences that white culture and black culture, living together in unity and work.

The design emphasizes the predominance of African culture, which confronts European culture against the backdrop of sunshine and the ever- blue lake. This is expressed by three triangles at the center of the flag.

Moreover, the shape of the triangles reminiscent of the famous Pitons, the landmark of St. Lucia. The twin rocks at Soufriere rise almost 800 meters towards the sky. They are a symbol of the hopes and aspirations of the people.

History

Already the national flag, the St. Lucia accepted as Associated State on March 1, 1967 corresponding to the basic design of today's flag. With independence on 22 February 1979, the aspect ratio of 5:8 to 1:2 is changed, the golden triangle was pulled to the center of the flag and the background was a darker shade of blue. On February 22, 2002, he was in today's version to light blue.

During the British colonial rule flags were based on a Blue Ensign in use.

? Colonial Flag 1939-1967

5:8? 1967-1979

1:2? 1979-2002